GRE Word List
ROUSING
giving rise to excitement : stirring
The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| authoritarian | of, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| abstemious | marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |